July 18, 2013

By

CATHERINE HEWITT

HOPKINTON â€” During Tuesday nightâ€™s town council meeting, Hopkinton Town Planner James J. Lamphere, delivered the good news that the town will receive $96,000 in grants to mitigate the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

July 18, 2013

NARRAGANSETTâ€”Although Rhode Island is aptly named â€˜The Ocean Stateâ€™ in regards to being home to the largest deep water bay on the East Coast, as well as its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the stateâ€™s water system is much more complex than we often think. Numerous streams, reservoirs, lakes and rivers cut through the landscape, and underground wells provide drinking water for much of the western and southern parts of the state.

July 18, 2013

CHARLESTOWN - The Charlestown Zoning Board approved a request by the town Wednesday to continue the public hearing on the request of Whalerock Renewable Energy, LLC, to develop two wind turbines off King's Factory Road.

In their request for continuance, the town wrote, "The reason for the request is that the town is exploring other means which my preclude the need for the matter to be decided by the [zoning board.]"

No testimony was presented, and the zoning board agreed to continue the hearing until Aug. 28.